A.I &Tech
Unknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen Huang is now one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world as head of chip giant Nvidia. The unassuming 62-year-old draws stadium crowds of more than 10,000 people as his company’s products push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Chips designed by Nvidia, known as…
Microsoft has sounded an alert about “active attacks” targeting server software used by government agencies and businesses for internal document sharing. The company urged users to promptly install recommended security updates. The FBI confirmed on Sunday that it is aware of the attacks and is collaborating with both federal and private-sector partners, though it did…
After a long day at work, it’s easier to flop on the couch than hit the gym. Scrolling over social media wins over reading a book. Our exhausted brains favour easier tasks, even if — according to a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience — those tasks offer fewer benefits. Even sedentary work can…
Elon Musk has announced a new Grok app that xAI is creating to cater to kid-friendly content. The move comes after the billionaire faced criticism for Grok’s sexualised AI avatars, which were said to have a negative effect on children. In a post on X, Musk “We’re going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app…
With just two months left for the iPhone 17 series launch, the rumour mills are in full swing, anticipating the new features lined up for Apple’s upcoming flagship models. While many details about the iPhone 17 variants have already leaked, a new report suggests Apple is planning two significant upgrades for the display of its…
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is expected to make its debut in September with four models likely to be introduced — the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and a new iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s thinnest phone yet. Several leaked images of lens protection covers, allegedly belonging to the iPhone 17 have…
Perplexity AI’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aravind Srinivas has called on youngsters to stop wasting time on doomscrolling on social media and spend more time on Artificial intelligence (AI). “Spend less time doomscrolling on Instagram; spend more time using the AIs,” Srinivas said in an interview with technology enthusiast Matthew Berman that was published on…
Instagram New Feature: Instagram, the Meta-owned platform, is testing a new feature that enables reels to play automatically one after another—no swiping needed. This feature is known as the Auto-Scroll feature. It ensures that once a reel ends, the next one starts playing instantly. If you wish to rewatch a reel, you can scroll back…
A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled. A tech industry group has pledged to continue challenging the law, arguing it infringes on users’ rights to privacy and free expression. A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals overruled…
In a significant breakthrough in the study of limbless locomotion, an international team of scientists has documented and modelled a previously unrecorded escape movement used by newborn yellow anacondas. Dubbed the ‘S-start’, the motion represents a novel, non-planar locomotion that the snakes employ briefly to flee from perceived threats. The discovery opens new avenues in…
Elon Musk’s Child-Friendly AI App: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that his AI venture, xAI, is working on a child-friendly version of its chatbot Grok. The new app, tentatively named ‘Baby Grok’, aims to build on Grok’s capabilities while tailoring its features for younger users. The announcement follows criticism of Grok’s previous versions, particularly…
WhatsApp is bringing yet another AI-powered feature to enhance the flow of conversations and save users time. The personal messaging app will leverage Meta AI’s capabilities to allow users to get a gist of their unread messages without compromising the privacy of their conversations. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is looking to implement a new feature…
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that typically appear dark blue or purple just beneath the skin’s surface. Although they commonly develop in the legs, they can also occur in other areas of the body due to damaged valves within the veins. These damaged valves allow blood to flow backwards and pool, resulting in their characteristic…
Microscopic image of cross-sectional calf muscle from a person with Duchenne muscular dystrophy showing extensive replacement of muscle fibres by fat cells. | Photo Credit: US CDC About 10,000 rare diseases have thus far been identified in the world, and new ones are discovered every now and then. Some 80% of these conditions are genetic…
Elon Musk on Sunday, July 20, announced that his artificial intelligence startup (xAI) will develop a child-focussed app called ‘Baby Grok’. This comes after his earlier warning to kids stating that the social media is bad for them. “We’re going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content,” he posted on X….
ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a moment from his days on the International Space Station (ISS) and discussed the challenge of staying still in microgravity. In a video, he tried to capture the moment when all he wanted was to remain still, but “failed” to do so. Shubhanshu Shukla said it was a bit challenging…
